What kind of work is 'Dream Island'?

It is an experimental art film produced in Japan in 1991, featuring Wim Wenders as actor and narrator. It reconstructs the 'dream sequences' from 'Until the End of the World' and is a valuable unreleased work utilizing high-definition technology.

Why is it aiming for world screening now?

After the premiere screening of the digitally remastered version, the production committee recognized the film's power and developed a strong desire to 'share this cinematic experience across countries and generations,' thus aiming to reach audiences worldwide.

Was the crowdfunding successful?

Yes, the crowdfunding campaign conducted in 2025 successfully concluded, raising funds for the digital remastering production. The premiere screening was also a great success.

We Want to Screen Wim Wenders' 'Dream Island - Wim Wenders' Lost Dream' in Theaters Worldwide!

Published Apr 1, 2026 6:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 12:59 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

We dream of screening Wim Wenders' legendary unreleased film, produced in Japan in 1991, not only in Japan but also at film festivals and cinemas around the world.

We endorse April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day for announcing dreams. This press release is the dream of the 'Dream Island' Digital Remaster Production Committee.

About 'Dream Island - Wim Wenders' Lost Dream'

'Dream Island - Wim Wenders' Lost Dream,' produced in 1991, is an experimental art film reconfigured from the "dream sequences" created for Wim Wenders' 'Until the End of the World.'

This work features innovative attempts unique to the dawn of the digital age, such as capturing the process of images transforming into pixels using then-cutting-edge high-vision technology. Furthermore, Wenders himself appears and narrates, incorporating 8mm films he shot in his childhood, thereby constructing a unique visual world where personal memory and technology intersect, making it an extremely valuable work.

For a long time, this film existed only as a bonus feature on the laserdisc of 'Until the End of the World' and was considered a "lost masterpiece" without general release. In 2025, the "Dream Island" Digital Remaster Production Committee was established, and a crowdfunding campaign was launched for digital remastering. Efforts are underway to preserve and re-evaluate this nearly lost cinematic asset.

Crowdfunding page: https://motion-gallery.net/projects/DreamIsland

Crowdfunding ended in May 2025

Towards the Realization of Our Dream

The crowdfunding campaign successfully concluded, and the premiere screening, held as a return for supporters, was a great success.

The moment the film was projected onto a large screen, a strong desire arose: "We want to deliver this work to more people" and "We want to share it with audiences worldwide."

Our next dream is to share this cinematic experience, born in Japan, across countries and generations, and to unleash Wim Wenders' pursuit of "dream images" back to the audience.

Scene from the premiere screening held in March 2026

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